MOT Status
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Nearside Front Inner CV boot slight misting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner CV boot slight misting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In a slightly over heated condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on NS metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In a slightly over heated condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Slight general corrosion around rear of vehicle.
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Unable to plug in seat belt. (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In a slightly over heated condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on NS metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In a slightly over heated condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Slight general corrosion around rear of vehicle.
Coil spring fractured or broken botn rear springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear springs slight corrosion
Brake lines corroded underneath bonnet and body
Slight corrosion to rear of body
Small crack in centre lower of windscreen
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
offside front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
offside front bumper insecure
Under-trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes A160?
Based on 4,209 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.
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KV59 TXL is a 2009 Mercedes A160 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,787 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes A160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV59 TXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes A160 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KV59 TXL registered?
KV59 TXL is a 2009 Mercedes A160, first registered on 22 September 2009.
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